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orbit of the satellites

Trajectory of a meteorological satellite around the Earth.
orbit of the satellites Orbit in which the satellite circles the Earth at an altitude of 530 mi, passing over both poles. Orbit in which the satellite is synchronized with the Earth’s rotation, making it appear stationary at an altitude of 22,300 mi above the Equator.

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satellite remote sensing

polar orbit

Orbit in which the satellite circles the Earth at an altitude of 530 mi, passing over both poles.

geostationary orbit

Orbit in which the satellite is synchronized with the Earth’s rotation, making it appear stationary at an altitude of 22,300 mi above the Equator.